Dove Stone Reservoir and chew circular (13.7km) 10:00am
Sat 27 Jun
|Dove Stone Reservoir
Situated on the edge of Oldham and the Peak District National Park, Dove Stone Reservoir is a spectacular area popular with visitors and for family days out. There is an easy path for people with wheelchairs and a longer route for those more adventurous and wanting a bigger challenge on a hike.
Time & Location
27 Jun 2026, 10:00
Dove Stone Reservoir, Bank Ln, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7NE, UK
About the event
This trail takes you along the three reservoirs in the Greenfield Valley near the edge of the Peak District National Park: Dovestone, Yeoman Hey and Greenfield reservoirs before continuing up along the Dovestone Edge, where spectacular views await.
The trail starts from a car park along the banks of Dovestone Reservoir and traces the water’s edge as you make your way northward and continue along the adjacent Yeoman Hey Reservoir. The trail involves a gentle incline at first, which steepens once you pass Greenfield Reservoir and make your way onto the Ravenstones ridge and to Ashway Moss. This ascent up Birchen Clough is a rocky scramble. It follows a faint path along the cascading brook and requires more scrambling towards the top. Make sure to come prepared with the appropriate footwear. Once you reach the top, you’ll encounter the Trinnacle, a popular rock formation of towering gritstone pillars on Ravenst…